Job Details
Utility Support Worker I
2026-02-12 Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Eugene,OR
Description:
40 hours per week, Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts. Occasional unscheduled work to support emergency conditions/contingencies and responses. Call-out work may apply.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position. The wage scale for the Utility Support Worker I is $28.13 to $31.26 per hour.
EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package - Read more about our benefits.
This position is subject to the terms, conditions and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience: Six months experience working outdoors in all weather conditions, preferably in construction or roadway/traffic control environment.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver license: Yes. Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Professional license or registration: Obtain Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 2 weeks of hire.
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: Yes
Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes
Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 12 months of hire.
Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS STATEMENT
Please Note: The application for this position includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
WORKING AT EWEB
Why EWEB?
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We are currently one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!
Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.
As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.
Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.
Our core values:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
TOBACCO, SMOKE, AND VAPOR - FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
This posting opens Monday February 9, 2026 and closes on Monday February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM (PST) or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever occurs first. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a qualified individual to fill a Utility Support Worker I position in our Support Services Department. Utility Support Workers are an essential part of EWEB: they play an important role in helping EWEB maintain their values of Safety and Reliability by ensuring the safety of workers and the public and doing invaluable work to assist other crews.
Essential Duties & Tasks Performed
- Perform basic traffic control set-up and traffic control/work zone flagging.
- Delivering equipment, tools, or materials to job sites.
- Performing minor maintenance and repair on tools and equipment.
- Performing a variety of construction and maintenance tasks such as brush clearing, cleaning construction sites, hauling and spreading gravel, shoveling, raking, operating electronic locating equipment, and other general labor activities as needed.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to flagging, and traffic control.
40 hours per week, Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts. Occasional unscheduled work to support emergency conditions/contingencies and responses. Call-out work may apply.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position. The wage scale for the Utility Support Worker I is $28.13 to $31.26 per hour.
EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package - Read more about our benefits.
This position is subject to the terms, conditions and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience: Six months experience working outdoors in all weather conditions, preferably in construction or roadway/traffic control environment.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver license: Yes. Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Professional license or registration: Obtain Traffic Control Flagger Certification within 2 weeks of hire.
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: Yes
Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes
Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: Obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 12 months of hire.
Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS STATEMENT
Please Note: The application for this position includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
WORKING AT EWEB
Why EWEB?
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We are currently one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!
Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.
As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.
Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.
Our core values:
- SAFETY: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers' assets.
- RELIABILITY: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
- AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners' financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
- ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
- COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
TOBACCO, SMOKE, AND VAPOR - FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.